Koch Optics, a wholly owned Koch Industries subsidiary has entered into an agreement to acquire Oplink, a leader in optical components and systems for $445 million cash. Oplink will be managed by Molex, a global electronics components company and Koch Industries subsidiary. The acquisition enables Molex to accelerate the development of a full range of integrated optical portfolio.
California-based Oplink offers advanced solutions in DWDM and CWDM bandwidth creation, optical amplification, switching & routing, wavelength conditioning, monitoring & protection, connectivity and system-level integration, as well as a broad portfolio of optical transceivers for metro WDM, aggregation and access applications.
Joe Liu, CEO of Oplink
This compelling transaction provides our shareholders with immediate and substantial cash value for their investment. We are excited to join forces with Molex and its strong brand, global reach and leading technologies to expand our offerings and better serve our customers. Our Board is confident that this combination is in the best interests of our shareholders and will create a stronger and more comprehensive offering for the fast growing wireless, datacom, metro and long-haul telecom markets.
Tim Ruff, Molex's Senior Vice President, Business Development and Corporate Strategy
Oplink will significantly expand Molex's fiber optic capabilities for technology development and new product innovation. This is a great example of how we are growing our capabilities in our target markets by combining Molex's global presence and technological leadership with key industry leaders to provide customers with innovative solutions.
